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Single Subject Research: Applications in Educational Settings, 3rd Edition

Stephen B. Richards

  • Copyright 2019
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Single Subject Research: Applications in Educational Settings 3rd Edition by Stephen B. Richards
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Overview

This practical, user-friendly textbook provides background knowledge, basic concepts, and an understanding of relevant issues related to applied behavior analysis -- and specifically to single subject research designs. Applications to action research and classroom data use and interventions are also included.

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Stephen B. Richards

Dr. Stephen Richards (Ed.D.) is a retired Associate Professor. He has co-authored textbooks addressing intellectual disabilities, exceptional students, collaborating with professionals and families, and behavior management, in addition to single subject research.

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  • CEC Standards have been correlated to each chapter.
  • Each chapter includes learning objectives, which provide a framework for students as they read and help them understand expected outcomes.

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  • Focuses on issues in single subject research, independent/dependent variables, and the four basic single-subject designs and their variations.
  • Reviews current research literature and includes "how to" information for students.
  • Offers a holistic approach to analyzing data that emphasizes visual, quantitative, and qualitative aspects.
  • Includes numerous student-friendly features such as reoccurring vignettes, "Check It Out," and "Summary Checklists" that help keep students engaged.
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PART 1: CONDUCTING SINGLE SUBJECT RESEARCH: ISSUES AND PROCEDURES.
1. Historical Perspectives and Important Concepts in Single Subject Research.
2. Methods for Changing Target Behaviors.
3. Methods for Recording Behaviors.
4. Issues in Single Subject Research.
5. Action Research.
PART 2: OVERVIEW AND APPLICATION OF SINGLE SUBJECT DESIGNS.
6. Withdrawal Designs.
7. Changing Conditions and Changing Criterion Designs.
8. Multiple Baseline Designs.
9. Alternating Treatments Designs.
PART 3: ANALYZING RESULTS FROM SINGLE SUBJECT STUDIES.
10. Methods for Analyzing Data.

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